Journeys in Japan S15E10 - Okinawa: Whispers of the Ryukyu Kingdom
Journeys in Japan S15E10 - Okinawa: Whispers of the Ryukyu Kingdom
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Across Okinawa's islands, you will find the stone walls of castle ruins. The Ryukyu Kingdom was a country for 350 years before it was absorbed into Japan. From the 12th to 15th centuries, it erected many gusuku or castles to protect the land and also to provide a place of worship. Alfie Goodrich sets out to discover the beauty and mystery of Okinawa's old kingdom through its gusuku.
Released Feb 02, 2010
Runtime 28min
Genre Documentary
Actor Bill Sullivan
Director N/A
Production Japan International Broadcasting (JIB)